Which of the Following Correctly Describes What Happens When Red

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes what happens when red blood cells are placed in a hypertonic solution?

• A)There will be a net movement of water into the red blood cells,the cells will swell and burst.
• B)There will be a net movement of water out of the red blood cells,and the cells will shrink and collapse.
• C)There will be a net movement of water from the hypertonic solution to the red blood cells,and the cells will shrink and burst.
• D)There will be no net movement of water because red blood cells do not have a semipermeable membrane.
• E)There will be no net movement of water because the red blood cells and the hypertonic solution have the same osmolarity.

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